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STAINLESS FACTS

STAINLESS ELECTROPOLISH
The process used for electropolishing is outlined (anodic dissolution in phosphoric / sulphuric acid electrolytes). The benefits of electropolished finishes are summarized and a list of typical
application industries and specific products given. Safety issues are briefly noted and the need to employ the services of competent specialists for electropolishing is stressed. Electropolished surfaces should be fully passive and no further passivation treatments are necessary.

STAINLESS STEEL HISTORY
'Stainless' is a term coined early in the development of these steels for cutlery applications. It was adopted as a generic name for these steels and now covers a wide range of steel types and grades for corrosion or oxidation resistant applications. Stainless steels are iron alloys with a minimum of 10.5% chromium. Other alloying elements are added to enhance their structure and properties such as formability, strength and cryogenic toughness. These include metals such as: Nickel, Molybdenum, Titanium, & Copper. Non-metal additions are also made, the main ones being: Carbon & Nitrogen. The main requirement for stainless steels is that they should be corrosion resistant for a
specified application or environment. The selection of a particular "type" and "grade" of stainless steel must initially meet the corrosion resistance requirements. Additional mechanical or physical properties may also need to be considered to achieve the overall service performance requirements.